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21-DAYS EVEREST BASE CAMP & ISLAND PEAK TREK

Trekking Fixed Departure Date: (25 April, 27 Sept, 19 Oct,)
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Overnight		 Details
PHAKDING
(8,700 ft.)

Day 01:

 Take off from Tribhuvan airport by STOL Plane between 7-10 AM. to Lunkla (9,200 ft.) takes 36 minutes. You will be received by our crew members at Lukla, After final preparations the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and descends to Dudhkosi ghat 8300 ft. The track follows the right bank of Dudhkosi river till Phakding. The first day stage is rather for administrative and acclimatization reasons. Lunch and dinner both served in camp. (Appx. - 3 hours)
NAMCHE BAZER
(11,300 ft.)

Day 02:

 After breakfast at 8 AM you will be walking along the river crossing it at different points by improvised wooden bridges at Benkar 8,900 ft. Jorsale 9,200 ft and two Hillary bridges, at the confluence of Bhotekosi and Dudhkosi. Have lunch stop near the confluence. Now a steep ascent of over 1000 ft. to reach Namche Bazar, the famous trading rendezvous to Tibet in the past and now a gateway of all famous Khumbu Himal expeditions. At Namche and Jorsala, our trekking permits will be checked by HMG Nepal immigration office. There are shops, health clinic and wireless stations. Saturdays are the weekly market days. Camping site is suggested above the bazar in the flat ground for big groups.
THAMI
(12,540 ft.)

Day 03:

 Trek begins north west from here along the ridge of Namche towards the source of Bhote Koshi river. Your trail today is dominated all the way by Kwongde and Number Ranges. It is only three hours gradual climb uphill after lunch for you to reach the village of Thami a gate still do barter trading along these northern borders. Tenzing Norgay, the first conqueror of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary was born in this area. (Appx. - 6 hours)
KHUMJUNG
(12,507 ft.)

Day 04:

 Trek back the same way until you arrive at the ridge of Namche from where you turn to north wards to the village of Khumjung for your night halt. In a clear day you will get a good view of most of the Khumbu Himal Range from here. (Appx. - 6 hours)
THANGBOCHE
(12,715 ft.)

Day 05 & 06:

 After breakfast at 8 AM you will descend gradually to Phungitengma bridge 10,665 ft. on Dudhkosi. Lunch stop will be near to tea stall and the stupas. The new track is quite steep for 2000 ft. except for the last few miles before reaching Thangboche Monastery, camping site is preferable on the open ground. A visit to the Monastery can calling on the Head Lama (Priest) is Worthwhile. From here one can see Everest flanked by Lhotse and Nuptse very clearly. beautiful snow capped Tawoche on the west and Ama Dablam on the east are also close to ones eyes. (Appx. - 6 hours)
PHERICHE
(12,931 ft.)

Day 07:

 After breakfast descend to Imja Khola passing through the hamlets of Buddhist Nuns of Thangboche and then ascend gradually to Pangboche 13,000 ft. Lunch stop will be there. You can visit temple and from the bridge enter into the broad valley of Pheriche village. This day walk will be comparatively shorter taking into consideration the high altitude effect. Camping site is preferable near the village (Appx. - 7 hours)
LOBUJE
(16,175 ft.)

Day 08:

 Trek on flat ground along the bank of Tsola Khola till the terminal Moraine of Khumbu glacier. From Phalong Karpo, follow the western bank of the glacier to reach Lobuje for your night halt. (Appx. - 6 hours)
GORKSHEP
(17,300 ft.)

Day 09:

 From Lobuje the track leads of Khumbu glacier and passes through a flat area and reach. Gorakshep. From Gorakshep you can see Khumdu ice falls. (Appx. - 4 hours)
GHORAKSHEP
 

Day 10:

 After breakfast ascend to Kalapathar 18, 265 ft. to get better view of the great peaks of the world Mt. Everest. (Appx. - 5 hours)
LOBUJE

Day 11:

 Visit base camp with your packed lunch and return to Lobuje for camp by evening. (Appx. - 5 hours)
DINGBOCHE
(14,000 ft.)

Day 12:

 Trek back the same way to Dingboche. (Appx. - 5 hours)
CHUKUNG
(15,609 ft.)

Day 13:

 Trek begins with an east walk of 2 hours followed by a gradual climb to Chukung. Stop here for lunch. After lunch, rest in order to gain in altitude. It is important to walk for very short distance only. From Chukung, you can get a close view of Lhotse, Lhotse shar and Ama Dablam.
LOW CAMP
(16,830 ft.)

Day 14:

 Trek toward lower Base Camp of Island Peak slowly. Rest of the afternoon is free for acclimatization. Camp at a Yak pasturland. (Appx. - 4 hours)
HIGH CAMP
(18,480 ft.)

Day 15:

 Steep ascent after breakfast, the trail is very rocky on this area. (Appx - 3 hrs). Rest of the day free for acclimatization.
LOW CAMP
(16,830 ft.)

Day 16:

 Get up early and be ready for the ascent, with all you ropes. Ice axe and crampones, Weather permiting it takes you about 4 hours for climbing to reach on the top. Island peak offers you one of the most dramatic view of Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, Chopolu. Amadablam and other Khumbu Himal Ranges (Except Everest). Return to Lower Base Camp after our successful ascent of Island Peak (6,198 m.). (Appx -  4 hours)
DINGBOCHE
(14,000 ft.)

Day 17:

 Descend to Pareshya Ghyab then walk along easy track to Chukung. Lunch here; now walk for three hours to Dingboche where you camp for the night. (Appx. - 5 hours)
THANGBOCHE
(12,715 ft.)

Day 18:

 From Dingboche descend all the way to Pangboche. Lunch here. Then descend again till you reach Imja bridge. From here it is a gradual climb to Thangboche. Camp here. In the evening you can visit the Monastery and pay respect to the Head Lama. (Appx. - 6 hours)
NAMCHE BAZAR
(11,300 ft.)

Day 19:

 Trek back to Namche Bazar. (Appx. - 6 hours)
LUKLA
(8,200 ft.)

Day 20:

 Descend till you reach the confluence of the Imja Drangpa and Nangpo Tsengpo. From here it is an easy walk to Jorsale where you stop for lunch. After an easy walk of two hours you will reach Lukla in the evening you can enjoy camp fire till late night drinking Chang and singing dancing with Sherpas.
 

Day 21:

 After you breakfast, pack up and wait at the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.
 
  COST
  Group Size Price (Per day)
  1 Person USD 50.00
  2 Persons USD 45.00
  3-5 Persons USD 40.00
  6-9 Persons USD 35.00
  10 and above* USD 27.00 (Team Leader complementary)

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Price Includes

  1. Welcome Drinks.

  2. Hotel in Kathmandu with 2 stars bed & breakfast.

  3. Hotel in Pokhara with tourist standard bed & breakfast.

  4. Meal (breakfast-lunch-dinner) during the trek best available lodge/hotel.

  5. One experience trekking guide & one porter for each two tourist.

  6. Transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu or flight as itinerary area wise

  7. Insurance for Guide & Porters

  8. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses.

  9. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer

  10. Our service charge

  11. Farewell Dinner

Not Includes:

  1. National Park Entrance fees (if applicable).

  2. PERSONAL equipment for Trekking/climbing

  3. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal

  4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu

  5. Emergency Rescue evacuation

  6. Trekking Sleeping bag

  7. Personal expenses

  8. Tipping (Tips)

  9. Bar bills, Mineral water

  10. Departures taxes

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